During the month of crazy busy, school ending, birthdays celebrating, family visiting, visiting family, job beginning (and so on) I put my projects on hold. My new dress form (replacing this duct tape beauty!) even came in the mail and I put the unopened box behind the couch until I could think about it! Life just wasn’t giving an extra minute.
Well, we made it through the whirlwind. It was really exciting to break open the Singer box, construct my mini-me (Dave helped get the measurements correct) and begin to sew, once again. I mentioned this project a while ago. Project Repurpose the Wardrobe, where I use clothes I already have and seldom wear and renew them into things I am excited about.
I began with this oversized plain tee. I snagged it on super sale over six months ago and have never really worn it. With the help of my dress form, a nap time and Dave being ‘Mom’ for a while after nap time, I created something I will wear (and did…on Sunday!)
I’m loving open front, short sleeves that I can pull on over a tank or summer dress. Cutting off the sleeves gave me just enough fabric to create all the ruffles.
I love the little baby ruffles around the back of the neck. Those may be my favorite part. It feels great to make a little time to sew…and for myself! I’ve got a rack full of clothes waiting their turn to be repurposed. I’ll keep you posted!
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Oh my gosh I LOVE THIS!!
great job! looks so cute! and so glad you are making the zuchinni pizza – add some sliced up basil placed on top of the cheese before layering the zuch. yum.
HOLY cow. I am so impressed right now. I would love to be able to sew like that some day.
Love it! You are giving me inspiration to remake my own (excessively old) wardrobe…
Can I PLEASE be incredible like you? You can do everything and do it perfect.
wow good job!!! It looks great!!
Amazing, as usual!
I saw Sonya at the zoo today apparently right after you had been there. It was such a perfect day for the zoo, wasn't it? We did it for our 2nd to last co-op preschool.
love, love, love this! you're so talented and created! i wish that i could hire you to make all my clothes
wow! that is amazing mir! you are so creative
Did you finish the sleeves or just leave the edges raw? I've been wanting to do something similar with a couple of old shirts, but am wondering about the sleeves-thank so much! Awesome ideas and beautifully executed!
This is so fun, all of your refashions are! Found you through Design Mom today. I better start looking through my clothes differently!
Bethany,
On this one I did actually hem the sleeves. I serged the edges then simply folded them under once to about 1/2" and stitched in place. On the striped shirt I left the edges unfinished, but I think this cotton wasn't quite stretchy enough to roll nicely.
xo Miranda
I am so excited I found this.. I happen to have this exact same shirt. I was going to either put it in the yard sale pile or throw it out, it wasn’t very flatering as is. Now that I found this repurpose I am going to try to do the same thing to my shirt {I can’t wait}! I happened to find you because I have a Pinterest board for repurposed T-Shirt ideas. I was searching for more ideas to pin to my board when I found you… You can find it here if you are interested http://pinterest.com/joejoe67/t-shirt-makeover/ I hope you don’t mind that I have pinned your idea to my board and shared it with those that will see it. I love love love the ruffles. When I get mine finished I’ll send you a picture. Thank you for sharing such a great idea!
I’m glad you like it! Your tee board is awesome! Thanks for including my ideas!! xo